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This book covers everything from the tools and types of materials necessary, to what you need to know about bones and busks, setting grommets, and styles of lacing. Sparks covers every step along the way in great detail, including how to make a modesty panel, to build single layer, double layer, and fashion fabric corsets while also offering her advice on how to fit and style a corset for the perfect look for any occasion. When building a corset, think of it as a blank canvas. From there you can structure it and add as many embellishments as you please. Use leather for a sexy look, add appliques for a vintage look, or decorate with lots of eyelets for a gothic feel. The possibilities are endless when you know the basics of corset building.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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The book's lay-out is orderly and easy to follow, and opens with a discussion of the tools and fabrics required for corset-making. Measuring, pattern usage, layout and cutting techniques are followed by the sewing methods involved. Boning (and the correct choice of bone) is dealt with in good detail. The author explains what to do and (more importantly) why to do it.
The print size is large enough to have the open book on your worktable and be able to read it easily. The drawings and photographs are clear and well-notated.
There are not any patterns included but this is a technique-orientated book, not a project book. The author does recommend two specific sewing patterns for corsets and the illustrations and how-to photographs use those particular patterns. There is a list of suppliers, mostly based in US, but it is not too hard to find UK suppliers if you prefer not to buy from abroad.
I found the instructions logical, easy to understand and practical; the tips and hints are useful and the writing manner is straightforward. The actual instructions begin with how to measure for your corset and end with how to lace and to wear it.
This is not a historical study of the corset through the ages, nor a social comment: it is purely a book on how to make a well-fitting corset. You will need a sound knowledge of basic sewing and, of course, the more experienced a seamstress you are, the easier you will find the work.
I have found it the most useful book on how to make a corset and I have several of them (books, not corsets - at least, not yet!)
The print size is large enough to have the open book on your worktable and be able to read it easily. The drawings and photographs are clear and well-notated.
There are not any patterns included but this is a technique-orientated book, not a project book. The author does recommend two specific sewing patterns for corsets and the illustrations and how-to photographs use those particular patterns. There is a list of suppliers, mostly based in US, but it is not too hard to find UK suppliers if you prefer not to buy from abroad.
I found the instructions logical, easy to understand and practical; the tips and hints are useful and the writing manner is straightforward. The actual instructions begin with how to measure for your corset and end with how to lace and to wear it.
This is not a historical study of the corset through the ages, nor a social comment: it is purely a book on how to make a well-fitting corset. You will need a sound knowledge of basic sewing and, of course, the more experienced a seamstress you are, the easier you will find the work.
I have found it the most useful book on how to make a corset and I have several of them (books, not corsets - at least, not yet!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There were no patterns in this book which made it a little pointless and the instructions were hard to follow with small drawings in black & white to try to follow.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
a basic book on corset making,although almost the same as the little corset book ...only this book is larger,and has no patterns you can draft..unlike the little corset book ...wich i found better...sadly i was a bit disapointed with the content overall, and it does recomend patterns and equipment but no great detail..could have been better...if you have the little corset book ...dont bother getting this.
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Very, very clear and concise.
This book is all it says to be.
I was very happy with the informatio that it had given. The techniques that would work best. and step by step guides. Read more
I was very happy with the informatio that it had given. The techniques that would work best. and step by step guides. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BenJae
No patterns and hard to follow - get this DVD instead...
There were no patterns in this book which made it a little pointless and the instructions were hard to follow with small drawings in black & white to try to follow, this would be... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stacy fan
The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners
Very lovely book. Love the fact you can make patterns, with all the pieces and shapes you need. The book is clear, understandable and beneficial for what I wanted to do. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gina
The Basic of Corset Building
Hi I was quite disappointed with this book. I am quite an experienced sewer and pattern cutter and found the book to be quite unhelpful.It is not designed for beginners. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Honeyprior
well worth buying
This is a brilliant book if your looking at making corsets... brilliantly explained with good diagrams... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. L. Ridgewell
interesting
I was put onto this book after contacting some corset makers and I gotta say they were right about it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by kitteh
Corset making for the beginner
This book is full of very detailed instructions on how to make single and double layer corsets. The instructions are clear and well-written. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Belladonna Rose
Great purchase but i'd buy something else to supplement it
This book teaches one how to fully prepare to build a corset describing the tools and fabrics needed and i think that is really important before embarking on any project. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Chichi
Just like having a tutor at your sewing table!
I love, love, love this brilliant book!
It is clearly written and illustrated in sensible stages to take you through your journey building your first corset. Read more
It is clearly written and illustrated in sensible stages to take you through your journey building your first corset. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by Kml Caldwell
Very detailed
Very detailed, it explains step by step how to build a wonderful corset.
My only regret is the lack of pictures in colour. The only coloured one is the cover.
My only regret is the lack of pictures in colour. The only coloured one is the cover.
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Marie L
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